Object Detail
Description
mantel clock, sphinx bird sides, on paw feet, circular dial, striking movement. This clock appears to be transitional between neoclassical and empire. The dial simply tells us "A Paris" with no maker's name. The decorative features of the pineapple finial and the palmette bezel are classical; the winged griffins flanking the case are derived from ancient Egypt and were a neoclassical feature which became enormously popular during the First Empire period. I would date it as circa 1800-1810.
Maker and role
horologer: unknown
Production place
France
Production date
circa 1800-circa 1810
Measurements
380 x 210 x 120
Inscriptions
"A Paris"
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0459
TJC reference number
591
